Here we go, the run-in to the end of the Championship season gets under way this weekend - kicking off at Turf Moor tonight as Tony Mowbray's Sunderland take on league leaders Burnley.
It's probably the most difficult game the Black Cats could ask for on their return to action, particularly with just eight games to spark a late play-off bid. Vincent Kompany has his Burnley side flying high in the table, and they are firm favourites for a home win.
Sunderland will go there with confidence, however, having already won at the likes of Sheffield United and Norwich this season. Mowbray must again contend with injury issues, but the Black Cats boss said this week: "Sometimes the opposition's quality can push you back but we won't go with the mindset of being defensive, we'll take the game to them. As I've said over recent weeks, it's almost like a free hit for us so let's go and see how we get on, play our game and see if we can create some chances."
